Judith cautiously joined Stirling SES early in 2015, not knowing what to expect but certainly not expecting to love it. Shortly afterwards, she took on the role of Training Manager, a role she has held for the past 3 years, and was hooked. She was Stirling’s member’s choice Member of the Year in 2016. She holds trainer assessor endorsements in Induction, Basic General Rescue, Land Search Team Member and Field Radio Operator and is qualified in Navigation, Net Control Station, Advanced WAERN, Storm and Water Damage Operations (Roof and Ground), Roof Safety System Builder, Web EOC and, of course, First Aid. Of all of the things that Stirling does to help the community, she finds land search to be the most absorbing and rewarding. Judith’s past life as senior lecturer in training and organisational development left her with a passion for developing people and processes, a passion she indulges as a member of the VSES Training Advisory Group and the SES Volunteer Advisory Committee.

Duties of the Vice-President

The Vice-President maybe required to take on any of the Presidential duties when invited to do so by the President or when the President is, unable to undertake those duties. If, for any reason, the President's office falls vacant, the Vice-Presidents may act as interim President until a new one is elected.

Lin has been a volunteer in the Mundaring Unit of the State Emergency Service since March 2000.  During his time in the SES Lin has been a Deputy Local Manager (2002-2004), Local Manager (2004-2010) and is currently the Training Manager for the Unit. He is also a Field Search Controller.  This has resulted in Lin being involved in a number of searches and operations in Western Australia.  Lin is a Senior Assessor in a range of skills including Navigation, Search, USAR, Communications, Chainsaw, Storm Damage and is also a Trainer/Assessor in Basic General Rescue, 4WD Recovery, 4WD Off Road Driving and Search Team Leader.  Lin has been involved in training with several units in the Pilbara, and the metropolitan area.

Duties of the Secretary:
The Secretary is the principal administrative officer of the Association and is responsible for carrying out the decisions of the Association. The Secretary prepares, in consultation with the President, meeting agendas.   The Secretary is required to attend Association meetings and take minutes for distribution to members.

 Kylie joined Cockburn SES in 2005 wanting to assist her community as a volunteer. Her skills range from Basic General Rescue (BGR), Storm Damage, Land Search, Communications, Operations, Navigation and Chainsaw Operator. During Kylie’s time within the SES, she has assisted with Storms, Searches and was deployed to Carnarvon during the 2010 floods.  Kylie is a Trainer Assessor with the following skills - Navigate to an Incident, BGR, AIIMS Awareness, USAR, Operations Room Team Member.  In 2010 Kylie also joined the South Coogee Bush Fire Brigade as a Volunteer Firefighter.  In 2012, Kylie was appointed as the SESVA South Coastal regional Representative until 2017 she moved to another region.  In 2017 Kylie transferred to Swan SES and continuing her role as a rescue team member, Kylie has also stepped into the position of Uniform Officer to assist the Swan SES Logistics Officer. She has also transferred from South Coogee Bush Fire Brigade to the Swan Communications Bush Fire Brigade as an Incident Control Vehicle crew member. Kylie enjoys assisting volunteers to realise their potential as a SES member.

Units:

Bassendean SES, Belmont SES, Swan SES and Mundaring SES

Units:

Armadale SES, Kalamunda SES, Gosnells SES, Canning-South Perth SES, Mundaring SES, Serpentine-Jarrahdale SES  and SWORD (incl. CSU, Canine, Mounted, Logistics)

Leah has volunteered with Kununurra SES unit since 2017 and has been the training manager there since November 2018.  Leah recently completed her Trainer Assessor qualification and is currently seeking endorsement for Basic General Rescue and Navigate to an Incident.

Broome SES, Kununurra SES, and Derby SES 

Sarge first attended Northam & Districts SES (NDSES) in 1987, he attended on an invitation from a friend who was already a member of NDSES, Sarge was instantly welcomed as part of the team and the association with SES and NDSES has been continual ever since.

During his time with the unit he  gained all skills and qualifications that are offered he is also a Trainer assessor in AIIMS Awareness, Basic General Rescue, Chainsaw Operations, Field Radio Operator, Land Search Team Member, Navigate to An Incident, Net Control Station Operator, Operations Room, SES Induction, Storm & Water Damage Operations, and Urban Search & Rescue Cat 1 & WAERN Radio.

Sarge is currently the Training Manager for Northam; he also held the positions of Deputy Local Manager, Local Manager NDSES & Volunteer Regional Training Coordinator where he looked after training for regional Unit such as Moora, Merredin and have travelled to Kalgoorlie and Norseman helping with training. Sarge is a Search Team Leader, Level 1 Incident Controller and Sector Commander. Winner of the prestigious Peter Keilor Award 2009, Represented WA in the national Rescue Competitions in Brisbane 2009, and Life member of NDSES and on a more comical side 3-time winner of the NDSES District Officer Natural Hazards Screw up of the year award.    

Sarge has been involved with some high profile searches such the missing girl Harley Dodd, Businessman Craig Puddy and Incident controller for the Tornados in Kellerberrin, Team leader in the Moora Floods, Operations officer for the Northam Storms and Floods.  

Toodyay SES, Kalgoorlie-Boulder SES,  Merredin SES and Northam SES

Brian has been a member of the Western Australia Emergency Services for over 42 years both as a WA Police Officer and as a member of the State Emergency Service (SES).  As an SES member Brian has been an active member of both the Rockingham-Kwinana and Bunbury Units and has always involved himself in the many and varied aspects of SES activities and functions.  Brian obtained extensive experience in Leadership, Search and Rescue, and communications during his years as a police officer which he has been able to utilise as an SES member.

As a current member of the Bunbury SES unit Brian has actively involved himself in the units Search and Rescue role, Operations & Communications role, Team Leader pathway and as an active member of the South West ICV crew.  In early 2019 Brian deployed to Esperance as part of the South West deployment team to assist with the bush fire emergency there.  Brian is dedicated to raising the profile of the SESVA to all SES members particularly those in the South West District and actively engages with members to be a positive conduit between South West District units and the SESVA.

Australind SES, Bunbury SES, Collie SES, Harvey SES & Murray  SES.

Charlie has been an SES member at Narrogin SES for 20 years, with 19 years as the Local Manager.  During that time he has helped establish the Unit in permanent headquarters; used his civil experience to become a trainer-assessor; and trained volunteers throughout the Great Southern Region. His understanding of and experience in dealing with small SES and VES units in country WA, has given him an excellent appreciation of the difficulties and challenges, in providing training and responding to operations.  Charlie has represented SES volunteers on the SES Consultative Committee and more recently on the VESPAG committee. His strong interest in quality and timely training, has led him to nominate to represent SES volunteers in the Upper Great Southern Region.

Units:

Boddington SES, Narrogin SES,Pingelly SES and Wagin SES

John has been a volunteer member of the SES for 39 years and originally joined the Wanneroo SES unit. John held a number of positions in the Wanneroo unit including six years as Local Manager.  In recent years John has focused his service to the SES Volunteer Association. John was the inaugural Association President and then held the position of Vice President.  John has the responsibly of managing the Associations Media and publications which include the website, App, diary and calendar.